Waiting on Wednesday: Carve the Mark

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme that focuses on the yet-to-be released books we're waiting for. It's hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

This week I'm talking about the new novel from the author who inspired me to write book reviews for a blog!

Title: Carve the Mark

Author: Veronica Roth

Genre: YA Science Fiction

Publication Date: January 17, 2017

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Goodreads summary:

On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favored by fate, everyone develops a currentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most benefit from their currentgifts, Akos and Cyra do not — their gifts make them vulnerable to others’ control. Can they reclaim their gifts, their fates, and their lives, and reset the balance of power in this world?

Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra’s currentgift gives her pain and power — something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brother’s hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows.

Akos is from the peace-loving nation of Thuve, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Though protected by his unusual currentgift, once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his brother out alive — no matter what the cost. When Akos is thrust into Cyra’s world, the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. They must decide to help each other to survive — or to destroy one another.

 

Why I'm Waiting:

 

It's Veronica Roth. My author wife although we are now divorced following the ending of Allegiant. Basically, this woman and Marissa Meyer are two authors whose books I will buy before I even read the synopsis.

 

What books are you waiting on?

 

 

 

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• Waiting on Wednesday: The Architect of Song by A.G. Howard (NA paranormal)
• Book Review: Legend by Marie Lu (YA dystopian)
• #WritersLife: Meeting Author Marissa Meyer
• Book Review: Scarlett Undercover by Jennifer Latham (YA mystery)
• Top Ten Tuesday: Book and Writing Goals for 2016

 

Waiting on Wednesday: The Architect of Song

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme that focuses on the yet-to-be released books we're waiting for. It's hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

This week I'm talking about an NA read from one of my favorite authors!

Title: The Architect of Song

Author: A.G. Howard

Genre: NA Paranormal 

Publication Date: August 15, 2016

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Goodreads summary:

A lady imprisoned by deafness, an architect imprisoned by his past, and a ghost imprisoned within the petals of a flower -- intertwine in this love story that transcends life and death.

For most of her life, nineteen-year-old Juliet Emerline has subsisted – isolated by deafness – making hats in the solitude of her home. Now, she’s at risk to lose her sanctuary to Lord Nicolas Thornton, a twenty-seven-year-old mysterious and eccentric architect with designs on her humble estate. When she secretly witnesses him raging beside a grave, Juliet investigates, finding the name “Hawk” on the headstone and an unusual flower at the base. The moment Juliet touches the petals, a young English nobleman appears in ghostly form, singing a song only her deaf ears can hear. The ghost remembers nothing of his identity or death, other than the one name that haunts his afterlife: Thornton.

To avenge her ghostly companion and save her estate, Juliet pushes aside her fear of society and travels to Lord Thornton’s secluded holiday resort, posing as a hat maker in one of his boutiques. There, she finds herself questioning who to trust: the architect of flesh and bones who can relate to her through romantic gestures, heartfelt notes, and sensual touches … or the specter who serenades her with beautiful songs and ardent words, touching her mind and soul like no other man ever can. As sinister truths behind Lord Thornton’s interest in her estate and his tie to Hawk come to light, Juliet is lured into a web of secrets. But it’s too late for escape, and the tragic love taking seed in her heart will alter her silent world forever.

 

Why I'm Waiting:

 

I love NA novels that don't focus on sex. I love A.G. Howard. I love love stories that don't quite make sense on paper. I love anything Nathalia Suellen creates and I am so happy she and Howard are working together on these novel covers. Basically, I can't find any reason to not love this release!

 

What are you waiting on this week?

 

 

 

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• Book Review: Splintered by A.G Howard (Wonderland retelling)
• Waiting on Wednesday: RoseBlood by A.G. Howard (Phantom of the Opera retelling)
• #WritersLife: Meeting Author A.G. Howard
• Waiting on Wednesday: Caraval by Stephanie Garber (fantasy circus)
• Book Review: Fairest by Marissa Meyer (Maleficent retelling)

Waiting on Wednesday: Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme that focuses on the yet-to-be released books we're waiting for. It's hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

This week I'm talking about a Japanese historical tale!

Title: Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale

Author: David Kudler

Genre: YA Historical-Fantasy

Publication Date: June 15, 2016

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Goodreads summary

Risuko.

Though Japan has been devastated by a century of civil war, Risuko just wants to climb trees. Growing up far from the battlefields and court intrigues, the fatherless girl finds herself pulled into a plot that may reunite Japan -- or may destroy it. She is torn from her home and what is left of her family, but finds new friends at a school that may not be what it seems. 

Magical but historical, Risuko follows her along the first dangerous steps to discovering who she truly is.

Kano Murasaki, called Risuko (Squirrel) is a young, fatherless girl, more comfortable climbing trees than down on the ground. Yet she finds herself enmeshed in a game where the board is the whole nation of Japan, where the pieces are armies, moved by scheming lords, and a single girl couldn't possibly have the power to change the outcome. Or could she?

Why I'm Waiting

I'm not sure if this is taking on a samurai tale or not, but anything related to Asian history has me hooked. Japan has so much history and I can't wait to see how this author handles it!

What books are you waiting on?

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• Waiting on Wednesday: Outrun the Moon (Japanese-American historical)

Waiting on Wednesday: Caraval

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme that focuses on the yet-to-be released books we're waiting for. It's hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

This week I'm talking about a fantasy show that I would love to see!

Title: Caraval

Author: Stephanie Garber

Genre: YA Fantasy

Publication Date: January 10, 2017

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Goodreads summary:

Before you enter the world of Caraval, you must remember that it’s all a game . . .

Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their ruthless father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the legendary, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.

Then, Scarlett’s long-dreamt of invitation to Caraval finally arrives. So, Tella enlists a mysterious sailor’s help to whisk Scarlett away to this year’s show. But as soon as the trio arrives, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend.

Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But she nonetheless soon becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic with her sister, with Legend, and with the other players in the game. And whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, a dangerous domino effect of consequences is set off, and her sister disappears forever.

Why I'm Waiting:

This story sounds like so much fun! I recently saw La Reve in Las Vegas and if this could be a fantastic YA version, I am definitely down!

What books are you waiting on?

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• Waiting on Wednesday: The Star-Touched Queen (Indian folklore fantasy)
• Book Review: Fire & Flood by Victoria Scott (Science fiction adventure)
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